Second Amendment
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Washington, D.C.'s police department, alleging that the city's firearms restrictions violate the Second Amendment by criminalizing possession of certain legal guns. The suit targets bans on semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15, which cannot be registered locally. Officials argue this infringes on residents' rights to bear arms for self-defense.
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More liberals, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans are buying guns out of fear following Donald Trump's 2024 reelection and administration actions. Gun clubs report surges in membership and training requests amid concerns over potential violence from Trump supporters. This shift challenges the traditional image of gun ownership as white, rural, and Republican.